skeeter wrote:
> The chimney starter was my latest failure, and with that I'd get the
> newspaper lit at the bottom but then it'd just let off a little bit of
> grey smoke and then smolder and go out. God forbid I do anything like
> charcoal lighter fluid because that would not give the meat a good
> flavor.
>
The first few times I used a chimney, it didn't work for me. Now it
does. I think I got this from the FAQ. Take three pieces of
newspaper. Roll each of them into a cylinder. Wrap each cylinder
around so it looks kinda like a donut, and shove them into the bottom of
the chimney. You should have a clear vent hole going up the center of
the chimney.

Now fill the top with your favorite charcoal, or lump, or whatever.
Light the paper. It should take off and start your charcoal.

As to not lighting... you could well have damp charcoal or lump. To
test this theory, go to the store and get a fresh bag.

Mike


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